Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 9082-9083 [E6-2502]

Download as PDF 9082 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 22, 2006 / Notices information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the Risk Management Agency burden of the collection of information Title: General Administrative on those who are to respond, including Regulations; Interpretations of Statutory through the use of appropriate and Regulatory Provisions. automated, electronic, mechanical, or OMB Control Number: 0563–0055. other technological collection Summary of Collection: Section 533 of techniques or other forms of information the 1998 Research Act requires the technology should be addressed to: Desk Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Officer for Agriculture, Office of (FCIC) to publish regulation on how Information and Regulatory Affairs, FCIC will provide a final agency Office of Management and Budget determination in response to certain (OMB), inquiries. This section provides OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or procedures when FCIC fails to respond fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental in the established time, the Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail interpretation of the requested Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– information is considered correct for the 7602. Comments regarding these crop year. It becomes necessary for the information collections are best assured requester, or respondent, to identify of having their full effect if received himself so he can be provided a within 30 days of this notification. response and state his interpretation of Copies of the submission(s) may be the regulation for which he is seeking a obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. final agency interpretation. An agency may not conduct or Need and Use of the Information: sponsor a collection of information FCIC will use the requester’s unless the collection of information information to provide a response. The displays a currently valid OMB control respondent’s detailed interpretation of number and the agency informs the regulation is required to comply potential persons who are to respond to with the requirements of Sec. 533 of the the collection of information that such 1998 Research Act and to clarify the persons are not required to respond to boundaries of the request to FCIC. If the the collection of information unless it requested information is not collected displays a currently valid OMB control with each submission, FCIC will not be number. able to comply with the statutory Rural Business—Cooperative Service mandates. Title: 1890 Land Grant Institutions: Description of Respondents: Business Rural Entrepreneurial Program Outreach or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 45. Initiative. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: OMB Control Number: 0570–0041. Summary of Collection: Rural On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 78. Business Service mission is to improve the quality of life in rural America by Charlene Parker, financing community facilities and Departmental Information Clearance Officer. businesses, providing technical [FR Doc. E6–2496 Filed 2–21–06; 8:45 am] assistance and creating effective BILLING CODE 3410–08–P strategies for rural development. Funding has been allocated to support the Outreach Initiative developed to DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE help future entrepreneurs and businesses in rural communities that Submission for OMB Review; have the most economic need. Funds Comment Request are awarded on a competitive basis February 17, 2006. using specific selection criteria. Need and Use of the Information: The The Department of Agriculture has information collected will be used to submitted the following information determine (1) Eligibility; (2) the specific collection requirement(s) to OMB for purpose for which the funds will be review and clearance under the utilized; (3) time frames or dates by Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which activities surrounding the use of Public Law 104–13. Comments funds will be accomplished; (4) regarding (a) Whether the collection of cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:35 Feb 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 feasibility of the project; (5) applicants’ experience in managing similar activities; and (6) the effectiveness and innovation used to address critical issues vital to the development and sustainability of businesses. Without this information there would be no basis on which to award funds. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 18. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 762. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–2499 Filed 2–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 16, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 22, 2006 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Total Burden Hours: 95,641. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–2502 Filed 2–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Title: Foreign Quarantine Notices. OMB Control Number: 0579–0049. Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture is responsible for preventing plant disease or insect pests from entering the United States, preventing the spread of pests and noxious weeds not widely distributed in the United States, and eradicating those imported pests when eradication is feasible. Under the Plant Protection Act (Title IV, Pub. L. 106– 224, 114 Stat. 438, 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce of plant pests and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States. Implementing the laws is necessary to prevent injurious plant and insect pest from entering the United States, a situation that could produce serious consequences for U.S. agriculture. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is required to collect information from a variety of individuals, both within and outside the United States, who are involved in growing, packing, handling, transporting, and importing foreign plants, roots, bulbs, seeds, importing foreign logs, lumber, other unmanufactured wood articles, and other plant products. APHIS will collect this information using a number of forms. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to ensure that plants, fruits, vegetables, roots, bulbs, seeds, foreign logs, lumber, other unmanufactured wood articles, and other plant products imported into the United States do not harbor plant diseases or insect pests that could cause serious harm to U.S. agriculture. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; farms; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 90,781. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: On occasion. [Docket No. LS–06–02] VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:35 Feb 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 Agricultural Marketing Service Notice of Request for Extension of Approval and Revision to an Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request from the Office of Management and Budget approval for an extension of and revision to a currently approved information collection ‘‘Customer Service Survey (Meat Grading and Certification Services).’’ DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 24, 2006. Additional Information or Comments: You may send your comments to Larry R. Meadows, Chief, Meat Grading and Certification Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, AMS, USDA; STOP 0248, Room 2628-S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 0248. Comments will be available for public inspection at the above address during regular business hours. Comments may also be submitted by email to Larry.Meadows@usda.gov or by facsimile at 202–690–1062. All comments should reference the docket number (LS–06–02), the date, and the page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Customer Service Survey (Meat Grading and Certification Services). OMB Number: 0581–0193. Expiration Date of Approval: 7/31/ 2006. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The customer service survey is used to evaluate how well we are meeting customer expectations. The information obtained is used to manage the program in providing cost effective, quality services expected by our customers. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9083 Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.0830 hours per response. Respondents: Livestock producers, feeders, and owners of meat establishments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12 respondents. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1 hour. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: February 15, 2006. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E6–2438 Filed 2–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Newspapers To Be Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions Under 36 CFR Part 217, 36 CFR Part 215 and 36 CFR Part 218 for the Southern Region; KY Forest Service, USDA. Notice and correction. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On November 1, 2005, the USDA Forest Service published a notice of newspapers to be used for publication of Legal Notices under 36 CFR part 217 and corrections under 36 CFR part 215 and 36 CFR part 218 for the Southern Region. This notice corrects the listed newspapers for Kentucky as a result of the December 27, 2005 decision to reorganize the Daniel Boone National Forest from six (6) to four (4) districts. Deciding Officers in the southern Region will publish notice of decisions subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR part 217 in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2006)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 16, 2006.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA--Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information

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displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs 
potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information 
that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Foreign Quarantine Notices.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0049.
    Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture 
is responsible for preventing plant disease or insect pests from 
entering the United States, preventing the spread of pests and noxious 
weeds not widely distributed in the United States, and eradicating 
those imported pests when eradication is feasible. Under the Plant 
Protection Act (Title IV, Pub. L. 106-224, 114 Stat. 438, 7 U.S.C. 
7701-7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or 
restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate 
commerce of plant pests and other articles to prevent the introduction 
of plant pests into the United States. Implementing the laws is 
necessary to prevent injurious plant and insect pest from entering the 
United States, a situation that could produce serious consequences for 
U.S. agriculture. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS) is required to collect information from a variety of 
individuals, both within and outside the United States, who are 
involved in growing, packing, handling, transporting, and importing 
foreign plants, roots, bulbs, seeds, importing foreign logs, lumber, 
other unmanufactured wood articles, and other plant products. APHIS 
will collect this information using a number of forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that plants, fruits, vegetables, roots, bulbs, seeds, foreign 
logs, lumber, other unmanufactured wood articles, and other plant 
products imported into the United States do not harbor plant diseases 
or insect pests that could cause serious harm to U.S. agriculture.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; farms; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 90,781.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 95,641.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-2502 Filed 2-21-06; 8:45 am]
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